Welcome to the UNSW@ADFA Research & Research Training Office.
The RRTO works closely with the Grants Management Office and Research Strategy Office at UNSW Kensington campus, administers all internal research grants, monitors research performance and research funding and provides support to academic staff for the development of their research careers. The Office
- offers strategies and advice on writing applications;
- assists in identifying opportunities for research collaborations between staff in the Faculty and with staff in the main campus;
- organises workshops for researchers;
- helps seek funding from appropriate sources;
- organises an annual Research Day to promote and support research;
- organises monthly Faculty Seminars to disseminate information about current research underway at UNSW@ADFA and promotes discussion between academics across disciplines;
- organises workshops for research collaborations across Schools, with the main campus and other external organisations including Defence and universities in other countries;
- liaises with a wide range of funding bodies; and
- assists with preparation and submission of grant applications.
With regard to postgraduate research students, the RRTO works closely with the Graduate Research School at UNSW Kensington campus. The Office
- administers the Postgraduate Research Reviews of Progress Reports;
- organises workshops to develop and enhance research students’ skills;
- administers scholarships in conjunction with the Graduate Research School;
- assists in the selection of China Scholarship Council sponsored PhD students; and
- provides pastoral care to research students.
Professor Joseph Lai, Associate Dean (Research), together with the Manager of the Research and Research Training Office Ms Danica Robinson, and Administrative Officers Mr Douglas Macnicol and Ms Elvira Berra, can be contacted on:
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Professor Joseph Lai |
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Ms Danica Robinson Manager Research & Research Training Office Room 361, Building 21 UNSW at the Australian Defence Force Academy Northcott Drive, Campbell ACT 2600 (02) 6268 8497 d.robinson@adfa.edu.au |
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Mr Douglas Macnicol |
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Mrs Elvira Berra |